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joanna1905's review
1.0
**1.5**
Matched with the minotaur wasn't bad but it was just a bit lacklustre for me. It feels a bit like a mashup between Katee Roberts Demon Bargain series and the Cambric Creek series but didn't really have the charm those did. It's decently written and perhaps I would've enjoyed it more if I didn't have those other two series to compare to. All in all, it has a good premise and it's executed decently but It just didn't manage to hook me in - by the time I was 50% though it felt like not much had happened and it would be comparable to being on a third chapter of another book. I might give future books in the series a go but it wouldn't be something I'm desperately awaiting.
Thank you to Netgally and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an arc in return for an honest review!
Matched with the minotaur wasn't bad but it was just a bit lacklustre for me. It feels a bit like a mashup between Katee Roberts Demon Bargain series and the Cambric Creek series but didn't really have the charm those did. It's decently written and perhaps I would've enjoyed it more if I didn't have those other two series to compare to. All in all, it has a good premise and it's executed decently but It just didn't manage to hook me in - by the time I was 50% though it felt like not much had happened and it would be comparable to being on a third chapter of another book. I might give future books in the series a go but it wouldn't be something I'm desperately awaiting.
Thank you to Netgally and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an arc in return for an honest review!
fmcfranny's review
3.0
potential but honestly I would have enjoyed more if they didn't skip 9 days out of 14. Kind of blew the getting to know you aspect and what not.
djinnduffy's review
Didn’t finish this book because I just found most of it incredibly awkward and cringey. I hate fated mates, so I never should have started it. I hated the way the MCs described their sexual attraction, and eye rolled at every page, so unfortunately had to put it away. Life’s too short for unpleasant books. Made it 28%.
poppymonster's review
3.0
Cute and cozy
Meg is a curvy FMC tricked into a mate matching contract by a demon with a Minotaur. I thought the FMC had some good qualities and I liked her hobby. The MMC was a sweetie and had some self destructive tendencies.
This universe has some potential, but I felt like the world building, or at least the description of the world building, was lacking. I also got a bit annoyed with the repetitive references to the FMC’s past bad relationship. It had relevance, but it felt like it became the FMCs entire personality several times throughout the book.
While I appreciate the unique hobby/career aspiration, the way the author integrated it into the main plot line was a bit much for me. Having it be the FMCs passion/ongoing career would have been sufficient in my opinion.
Spice: 3ish scenes
Triggers: author lists triggers
Meg is a curvy FMC tricked into a mate matching contract by a demon with a Minotaur. I thought the FMC had some good qualities and I liked her hobby. The MMC was a sweetie and had some self destructive tendencies.
This universe has some potential, but I felt like the world building, or at least the description of the world building, was lacking. I also got a bit annoyed with the repetitive references to the FMC’s past bad relationship. It had relevance, but it felt like it became the FMCs entire personality several times throughout the book.
While I appreciate the unique hobby/career aspiration, the way the author integrated it into the main plot line was a bit much for me. Having it be the FMCs passion/ongoing career would have been sufficient in my opinion.
Spice: 3ish scenes
Triggers: author lists triggers
laurenash786's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kiteri's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kimlynn77's review
4.0
I really enjoyed the story of Meg and Leander! And I want a little demon kitty of my own. Oggie is the best kitty-protector. The only thing I had trouble with was envisioning the labyrinth for some reason; I think it was the whole no-sky thing that gave me the wiggins. Other than that the story flowed, Meg and Leander flirted and more, and there was an HEA; monsters deserve love, too! I look forward to more in this series and can't wait to see what's happening with Meg's friends!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy!
_christinacreads's review
3.0
A board game designer finds herself in a haunted house, gets transported to another realm as a bride to a minotaur king. This was alright. Bingeable monster romance with plus size rep, although the cover doesnt reflect that. I feel like the world building was a little bit weak in this one and that there was so much of the plot that relied on her career as a game developer. The time jumps were a little disorienting and it made the romance a little less impressive considering it’s fated mates in 14 days with time jumps and there wasn’t much to it beyond that. Still, a fun quick read where I wished for more.
nosferatu's review
Honestly really cute! I had low expectations but I enjoyed this. Wish there was a little more conflict in the book though
this_bookshelf_is_filthy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0